Pregnancy iron pack - Pregnancy multivitamin + iron pack

Iron Mama provides 14 mg of iron in the patented bisglycinate form Ferrochel®, recognised for its good bioavailability and digestive tolerance (1).
Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, to the normal transport of oxygen in the body, to the normal functioning of the immune system, to normal cognitive function, and to the reduction of tiredness.
Iron requirements are higher in women with heavy menstrual losses, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, rising from 11 mg to 16 mg per day (2). According to the ELFE study, nearly 50% of women have intakes below the recommended satisfactory intake (2).

(1) Relative effectiveness of iron bis-glycinate chelate (Ferrochel) and ferrous sulfate in the control of iron deficiency in pregnant women, 2001.
(2) AVIS révisé de l'Anses relatif à l'actualisation des repères alimentaires du PNNS – Femmes enceintes et allaitantes, ANSES 2019.

Provided in the form of cholecalciferol, the form best absorbed and utilised by the body (6). Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption of calcium and to the maintenance of normal bones.
(6) Vitamin D2 Is Much Less Effective than Vitamin D3 in Humans, 2004.

Pregnancy increases iodine requirements by more than 50%, contributing to the production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function. The thyroid is involved in many bodily functions, including growth (3). The ELFE study showed that more than 75% of pregnant women had insufficient iodine intake (4). We have used an inorganic form of iodine, potassium iodide, which is absorbed by the body at a rate of over 90% (5).

(2) Differential metabolism of choline supplements in adult volunteers, 2021.
(3) Thyroid, ScienceDirect.
(4) AVIS révisé de l'Anses relatif à l'actualisation des repères alimentaires du PNNS - Femmes enceintes et allaitantes.
(5) Bioavailability of seaweed iodine in human beings. 2002.

Choline is an essential nutrient, yet it is still often consumed in insufficient amounts during pregnancy. Baby Bump provides 83 mg in the form of Vitacholine®, a high-quality patented choline bitartrate that is very well absorbed (2), to complement dietary intake and support the increased needs of this key period.

Our DHA is derived from an extra-pure, pollutant-free fish oil, certified Friend of the Sea® and guaranteed QualitySilver®, with a low Totox index ensuring excellent stability. DHA contributes to the normal development of the brain and vision of the foetus**.
**The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg of DHA, in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults, i.e. 250 mg of DHA and EPA.

During pregnancy, the need for methylated folate (5-MTHF) increases significantly, particularly in the first few weeks — a key period for neural tube development*. Baby Bump provides 400 µg in Quatrefolic® form, the active and patented form of 5-MTHF, directly absorbed by the body (1) to support the growth of maternal tissues.
*The beneficial effect is obtained by the daily consumption of 400 μg of folic acid, at least one month before conception and up to three months after conception.

(1) Conversion of calcium-l-methylfolate and (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid glucosamine salt into dietary folate equivalents. 2022.